U.S. Senator · R · Louisiana
John Kennedy
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 437 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 166
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Kennedy puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Kennedy's profile cites 85 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 4 documented commitments.
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Their stated view
- Economic Stability & Fiscal Prudence — Supports legislation to ensure financial sector stability, combat inflation, and promote responsible economic practices, including adjustments for social security and hospital insurance taxes.
- Protecting Taxpayers & Consumers — Works to prevent improper payments, regulate financial institutions, and ensure fairness in taxation and financial services for citizens.
Commitments tracked here
- Keep flood insurance affordable for Louisiana
- Oppose increases in federal spending and debt
- Prevent Improper Payments to Deceased People
- Inflate Adjustments for Social Security Benefits
The record (87)
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the base amount and adjusted base amount for purposes of determining taxable social security benefits.Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredNational Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredNational Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-29
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.Latest action 2025-03-13
- Bill authoredA bill to appropriate, with an offset, $36,000,000 for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase audits of imported shrimp and red snapper.Latest action 2023-12-14
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".Latest action 2024-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredNational Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin ActLatest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredA bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.Latest action 2024-01-31
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Kennedy's profile cites 66 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
66 bills
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Their stated view
- Strong Law Enforcement & Justice — Champions legislation aimed at enhancing public safety, supporting victims of crime, and ensuring the integrity of the judicial system.
Commitments tracked here
- Confirm constitutionalist federal judges
The record (66)
- Bill authoredFoundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredA bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".Latest action 2023-03-15
- Bill cosponsoredConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-09
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill authoredFoundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.Latest action 2025-09-30
- Bill authoredLEOSA Reform ActLatest action 2023-05-04
- Bill cosponsoredNo Bounties on Badges ActLatest action 2025-12-11
Defense & security
Extensive record
Kennedy's profile cites 54 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
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Their stated view
- National Security & Foreign Policy — Focuses on strengthening national defense, imposing strict penalties for export control violations, and influencing international relations, particularly regarding adversaries like Russia.
Commitments tracked here
- Support seizing Russian assets for Ukraine
- Increase Penalties for Export Control Violations
The record (56)
- Bill authoredA resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.Latest action 2025-09-29
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredLove Lives On Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Life in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredIsrael Security Assistance Support ActLatest action 2024-05-15
- Congressional Record contextPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 139) SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 8595) NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT...Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.Latest action 2025-10-07
- Bill cosponsoredFighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-05
Democracy & ethics
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Kennedy has stated a position on government accountability & efficiency, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Government Accountability & Efficiency — Advocates for measures that increase transparency, reduce waste, and hold government officials accountable, especially during shutdowns or in managing public funds.
What Kennedy stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Democracy
Government Accountability & Efficiency
Advocates for measures that increase transparency, reduce waste, and hold government officials accountable, especially during shutdowns or in managing public funds.
- 02Economy
Economic Stability & Fiscal Prudence
Supports legislation to ensure financial sector stability, combat inflation, and promote responsible economic practices, including adjustments for social security and hospital insurance taxes.
- 03Justice
Strong Law Enforcement & Justice
Champions legislation aimed at enhancing public safety, supporting victims of crime, and ensuring the integrity of the judicial system.
- 04Defense
National Security & Foreign Policy
Focuses on strengthening national defense, imposing strict penalties for export control violations, and influencing international relations, particularly regarding adversaries like Russia.
- 05Economy
Protecting Taxpayers & Consumers
Works to prevent improper payments, regulate financial institutions, and ensure fairness in taxation and financial services for citizens.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Insurance
Keep flood insurance affordable for Louisiana
Promised to fight National Flood Insurance Program rate increases hitting Louisiana homeowners.
On the record: 68 bills · 2 other congressional records
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- Bill cosponsoredNational Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredNational Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-29
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2026.Latest action 2025-03-13
- Bill authoredA bill to appropriate, with an offset, $36,000,000 for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase audits of imported shrimp and red snapper.Latest action 2023-12-14
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".Latest action 2024-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredNational Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin ActLatest action 2026-03-11
- Bill authoredA bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA.Latest action 2024-01-31
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
- Judiciary
Confirm constitutionalist federal judges
Campaigned on confirming judges who interpret the Constitution as written.
On the record: 66 bills
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- Bill authoredFoundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredA bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".Latest action 2023-03-15
- Bill cosponsoredConstitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-09
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill authoredFoundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.Latest action 2025-09-30
- Bill authoredLEOSA Reform ActLatest action 2023-05-04
- Bill cosponsoredNo Bounties on Badges ActLatest action 2025-12-11
- Budget
Oppose increases in federal spending and debt
Campaigned as a deficit hawk opposed to large omnibus spending packages.
On the record: 11 bills
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- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".Latest action 2024-06-12
- Bill cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2025-04-04
- Bill authoredThe Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Expansion ActLatest action 2024-12-03
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Latest action 2026-05-11
- Bill authoredA bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredProtecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022Latest action 2022-02-15
- Bill authoredFoundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Defense
Support seizing Russian assets for Ukraine
Senator Kennedy has publicly expressed support for seizing Russian sovereign assets and using them to aid Ukraine. He co-sponsored a resolution in 2023 that, among other things, called for the seizure and transfer of these assets to Ukraine for reconstruction and other purposes.
On the record: 38 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.Latest action 2025-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Life in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2025-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredIsrael Security Assistance Support ActLatest action 2024-05-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.Latest action 2025-10-07
- Bill authoredExposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-21
- Bill authoredU.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership ActLatest action 2023-04-19
- Bill authoredNo Dollars for Dictators Act of 2023Latest action 2023-10-17
- Bill authoredExposing China’s Belt and Road Investment in America Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-21
- Economy
Prevent Improper Payments to Deceased People
Sponsored the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, seeking to prevent fraudulent or erroneous payments to individuals who are deceased.
On the record: 3 bills
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredEnding Improper Payments to Deceased People ActLatest action 2026-02-10
- Bill authoredEnding Improper Payments to Deceased People ActLatest action 2024-12-02
- Bill cosponsoredStaged Accident Fraud Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-21
- Defense
Increase Penalties for Export Control Violations
Authored a bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act.
On the record: 22 bills · 2 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredLove Lives On Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Congressional Record contextPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 139) SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF (H.R. 8595) NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT...Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredFighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-05
- Bill cosponsoredFirst Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill authoredPaychecks for Patriots Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-28
- Bill authoredIndependent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance ActLatest action 2023-02-28
- Bill authoredIndependent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance ActLatest action 2025-02-20
- Economy
Inflate Adjustments for Social Security Benefits
Sponsored a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the base amount and adjusted base amount for determining taxable social security benefits.
On the record: 6 bills
See the 6 records behind this
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the base amount and adjusted base amount for purposes of determining taxable social security benefits.Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply inflation adjustments to the additional hospital insurance tax on high income taxpayers.Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredSupport Our Educators Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-17
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.Latest action 2025-01-23
- Bill authoredDiversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment ActLatest action 2026-08-10
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